We loved this cabin! It is located on the road, but it was easy for our minivan, there are lots of things to do close by, and Scenic 7 is a wonderful drive. The cabin was very clean and well-stocked. It was chilly outside but the central heater was working great. We appreciated all the towels and the kitchen supplies. We stayed with our 3 young kids and small dog. The loft upstairs was a nice way for us to spread out. The porch is fantastic and we could see the mountains since the trees had lost their leaves. There is a creek just a short walk behind the house. There are neighbors next door with two friendly fenced-in dogs and you share a parking lot. The front bedroom has the full bed and an exterior door with a lock only on the doorknob. For kid safety, we would have preferred a deadbolt at the top.
We hiked several trails with our 5, 7, and 10 yo- Alum Cove and Fern Falls are close by and fairly short, Round Top trail was a bit longer, but great for mountain views and seeing Jasper from the top. There's also a WWII plane crash site and an Indian shelter on the trail. The Koen Interpretive trail is a quick but informative walk on the way to the Erbie campground north of Jasper. We spent several hours at Erbie hanging out by the Buffalo National River. We got up before dawn one morning and drove through Boxley Valley and Ponca looking for elk. We saw about 20 at the Steel Creek campground. Recommend Cliff House and Ozark Cafe! This area is just gorgeous.